Want the freedom to work and travel?
Want to work from home and spend more time with your family?
Looking for a Side Hustle to create additional capital to invest and earn passive income?
Want to quit your job and travel the world but are concerned about finances?
Ok the later applies to me, but this blog post is for you!
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We all can use a little extra money on the side. Creating a side hustle is a great way to generate additional income, save money, and achieve financial freedom. There are several avenues through which you can make that happen. Maybe you want to make extra money to get out of debt sooner than later or save money for your next family vacation. Keep reading for ideas on how to make an extra $100-$500+/month.1. Saving is Earning
Save more and spend less is a great way to grow your income. Saving as much as $500-1,000 per month will yield 6,000-12,000 for the year. By Joining Saving Money Challenge, you can save $500 in 30 days starting with just $1! The amount saved doesn't have to be large, but a little put in each month would pile up to an appreciable sum over the long run.
2. Housesitting
Housesitting is a great way to save money in exchange for free accommodations. This is especially useful for frequent travelers. Housesitters can travel the world, meet new friends, and save upwards of 30,000 a year in free housing. Remember saving is earning. Join TrustedHousesitters, the largest housesit network, and earn 20% off annual membership rate.
3. Freelance Work
Convert your passions into profit! Open an account on the following freelance work sites and market your talents for a fee:Upwork
4. Airbnb
You can earn upwards of 1,000 per month renting your home/room on Airbnb.
Airbnb renting isn’t for everyone, but for those willing to invest the time, money, and energy to make it a worthwhile endeavor, it definitely pays off. If you don't have the time but still want to make extra cash for your room or entire home, Consider hiring a Airbnb CoHost such as Cohost Partners. They handle all the work, while you make money.
5. T-shirt business
Create awesome designs and print on T-shirts to sell. Companies such as, Teespring, offer print on demand and drop-shipping so there's no need to be bothered with inventory. In addition to T-shirts, you can also create designs for hoodies, mugs, bags, decors, stickers and more that can be sold on e-commerce sites such as Etsy.
6. Teach English onlineTeaching English online is an awesome remote side hustle to generate additional income. You can teach the English language to non-native speakers or for individuals preparing for exams. In addition, there are opportunities to teach English online without a Bachelors degree!
A list of online English teaching companies that don’t require a degree are:
Though a degree is not required, it's a great idea to obtain a TEFl (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certification to guarantee placement. Earn free certification through the TEFL Professional Development Institute.
7. Start a Blog/Website
When I started Organize Kaos in 2010, there was very little information on how to start a blog. Today there's a plethora of information at the end of your fingertips! Get started today with services below:
When I started Organize Kaos in 2010, there was very little information on how to start a blog. Today there's a plethora of information at the end of your fingertips! Get started today with services below:
Blue Host
-Free Domain Name
-Free SSL Certificate
-1-click WordPress Install
-24/7 Support
GoDaddy.com
-Domains
-WordPress
-Hosting
-E-commerce
-Easy Website Builder
Once started, A blog can be monetize by
- Adding Cost Per Click ads in the from of banners. The most popular type of networking ads is through Google Adsense
- Including Affiliate Program links in your content. Join Amazon Associates, one of the largest affiliate networks available.
- Sell Private Ads.
- Sell Memberships. With site like, Patreon Fans pay you a subscription amount of their choice in exchange for exclusive experiences and behind-the-scenes content.
How to Make Money Blogging
8. Start a YouTube channel
Today, video content is viewed more than any other form of content. Create a YouTube channel, churn out good content, and generate passive income over the long term. Getting started is fairly simple! All you need is a cellphone and a YouTube account and you're ready to begin! Keep in mind you will need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours before you can monetize your content. I started my YouTube channel, Organize Kaos, in 2010 with no knowledge of how to create a channel. I just hit start on my cellphone and the rest is history. There's a ton of YouTube Tutorials on how to start a channel if you’re intimidated by the process. Please subscribe to Organize Kaos to get travel and life hacks delivered straight to your timeline. Once monetize, you can earn up to 9,000 per year by creating 250 videos making $0.10 per day each.
9. Become a Social Media Manager
For this, you don't need a lot of skills; you just need to be social media savvy to start. You could manage social media accounts for celebrities, influencers, or even companies and get paid for it. Mentioned earlier, you can offer and market this service on freelance site such as Fiverr. Hootesuite offers the convenience of managing multiple social media accounts for personal and business in one place.
10. Create and Teach an Online Course
Everyone has skills and experiences that are unique and valuable! Share your knowledge and get compensated for it! Sign up with Teachable and join over 62,000+ instructors and create an online course using their powerful but simple all-in-one platform. This can be done remotely and virtually while making money in the process.
11. Start a podcast
Chances are that you have something to say about any range of topics, and a podcast can be an excellent way of doing that. After a while you will gain enough traction to make money from it. Check out Podcasting For Beginners to help you get started! Anchor is the easiest way to create, distribute, host, and monetize your podcast-100% Free!
12. Become A Virtual Assistant
Virtual administration is one of the fastest-growing remote career fields, with job listings growing over 20% in 2019 according to FlexJobs data. Virtual assistants provide support to their employer or clients in the form of answering emails, transcribing documents, preparing statements and letters, organizing files, coordinating schedules and calendars, making travel arrangements, and generally taking charge of administrative tasks to help a client focus on the other aspects of their jobs. According to the current virtual assistant job listings on FlexJobs, some of the companies hiring for virtual assistants include:
16.Rent Your Car out on Turo
Welcome to the Airbnb for Cars! If you have a car you're not using, why not create extra cash flow by renting it out on Turo! Before you list your vehicle, know that Turo does have some criteria. This includes:
On average, Amazon Sellers make upwards of 1,000+ a month. Selling on Amazon is pretty easy. You set up an Amazon Seller Account and download a amazon scanner app and you're ready to make some cash.
Consider using your vehicle to bring in an extra stream of income. Driving for Uber and/or Lyft gives you the freedom and flexibility to make money on commutes your taking anyway. Don't feel comfortable driving strangers in your vehicle? UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash are equally equitable alternatives.
Printables are digital files that a purchaser can buy, download, and print from their home printer. Examples of printables you can make include: |
| Speak Up Sis:Episode 8- Unlimited Freedom |
Chances are that you have something to say about any range of topics, and a podcast can be an excellent way of doing that. After a while you will gain enough traction to make money from it. Check out Podcasting For Beginners to help you get started! Anchor is the easiest way to create, distribute, host, and monetize your podcast-100% Free!
12. Become A Virtual Assistant
Virtual administration is one of the fastest-growing remote career fields, with job listings growing over 20% in 2019 according to FlexJobs data. Virtual assistants provide support to their employer or clients in the form of answering emails, transcribing documents, preparing statements and letters, organizing files, coordinating schedules and calendars, making travel arrangements, and generally taking charge of administrative tasks to help a client focus on the other aspects of their jobs. According to the current virtual assistant job listings on FlexJobs, some of the companies hiring for virtual assistants include:
- BELAY
- Delegate Solutions
- Equivity
- Milrich Virtual Professionals
- Profit Factory
- VaVa Virtual Assistants
- Worldwide101
13. Create/Sell Ebooks
Got an expertise or story you would like to share? Write about it! Google docs is a great FREE way to create an ebook from scratch and convert to pdf for publishing. Use Canva for free graphics to design your ebook then promote on social media platforms. If you create 10 ebooks at $10 each and sold 100 books per month, that’s 12,000 residual income in your bank account annually.
14.Domain flipping
Recently, I searched godaddy.com to purchase a domain name for my side hustle and it costed $2,500!!!! After further research I learned, you can purchase an available domain name on sites such as godaddy.com for $10-$15 (yr) and resell it for upwards of 2,000 or more. If you purchased 20 domains, you have the potential to earn 40,000!
15.Credit Card Rewards
Once you've mastered personal finance ( debt elimination and monthly cash flow plan) Credit card reward programs are a great way to earn cash back or points for free travel. In the past year, I've earned 1,000 cash back and free travel to Puerto Rico and Brazil. I would not advice to go into debt to earn cash back or points but paying bills with credit cards and paying credit card balance at the end of the month with cash you were already spending is a credit way to leverage credit and earn a little extra cash on the side. With Credit card such as Chase Freedom you can earn $200 dollars cash back and 1.5% cash back on all purchases with no annual fee.16.Rent Your Car out on Turo
Welcome to the Airbnb for Cars! If you have a car you're not using, why not create extra cash flow by renting it out on Turo! Before you list your vehicle, know that Turo does have some criteria. This includes:
- The car must be legally registered in any state but New York.
- The car must be no more than 12 years old.
- The car must meet Turo’s insurance requirements.
- The car must have less than 130,000 miles on it.
17.Amazon FBA program
Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) is a service provided by Amazon that provides storage, packaging, and shipping assistance to sellers. The program allows sellers to ship their merchandise to an Amazon fulfillment center, where items are stored in warehouses until they are sold.The process is really this simple:
- Source products to sell through retail stores, thrift stores, or even from around your house.
- List products on Amazon seller account and set the prices (typically the product details and pictures are already there fore you)
- Ship all of the items to Amazon at one time.
- Amazon finds the buyers, packages and ships each individual item, collects payment, deducts their fees, and then sends you money twice per month.
18.Real estate
WholeSaler
Real estate wholesaling is the process through which an individual, the ‘wholesaler,’ acquires a contract from the seller of the property and assigns that same contract to an end buyer. The Wholesaler makes an "assignment fee" which could be anywhere from $500-50k depending on the size of the deal. Wholesaling is considered one of the best short-term investment strategies and is a great way for individuals to break into the real estate investing industry. This is because wholesaling does not require significant capital to get started. Wholesaling can also help beginners learn quickly about the real estate market as well as gain invaluable negotiation skills.
Real estate wholesaling is the process through which an individual, the ‘wholesaler,’ acquires a contract from the seller of the property and assigns that same contract to an end buyer. The Wholesaler makes an "assignment fee" which could be anywhere from $500-50k depending on the size of the deal. Wholesaling is considered one of the best short-term investment strategies and is a great way for individuals to break into the real estate investing industry. This is because wholesaling does not require significant capital to get started. Wholesaling can also help beginners learn quickly about the real estate market as well as gain invaluable negotiation skills.
Bird-Dog
A "bird-dog" is nothing more than a lead that YOU pass along to someone who may or may not be able to do something with that property. Most people pay a standard fee for referrals. For example I pay anywhere from $500-1000 for leads that I end up buying and selling.
19.Get paid to Advertise on your car
Companies like Wraptify will pay drivers to put advertisements on their cars. Depending on your commute, location, and the campaign, you can earn between $100-$1000 a month for each car wrap.
20.Petsitting/dogwalk
As a dog walker, sitter or boarder, you offer up your services to dog owners looking to get someone to care for their pooch. Sign up with Rover, and get connected with pet owners looking for your services. According to Rover, dog walkers who use the site to promote their business can expect to make up to 1,000 per month.
Bonus Hustles
21. Drive for Uber or Lyft
Consider using your vehicle to bring in an extra stream of income. Driving for Uber and/or Lyft gives you the freedom and flexibility to make money on commutes your taking anyway. Don't feel comfortable driving strangers in your vehicle? UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash are equally equitable alternatives.22. Sell Digital Printables on Etsy
- Calendar Planners
- Meal Planners
- Financial Planners
- Diet and/or fitness planners
- Trackers (i.e. weight loss, debt repayment, etc)
- Coloring sheets (for kids and adults)
- Stickers
- Journals
Create, Design, and Sell printable on Etsy for profitable passive income.
Have you made money using above mentioned hustles? What's been your side hustle experience? Please share in comments below.
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